IFF24 Bread and Tulips
IFF24 Bread and Tulips
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for a glass of Italian wine and a special presentation of Bread and Tulips, starring Licia Maglietta and Bruno Ganz in this sweet and delightful Italian rom-com.
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Opening the first Italian Film Festival in the year 2000 and now to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the festival, Bread and Tulips returns to our cinema screens – still an audience favourite. Directed by Silvio Soldini, the story follows Rosalba, a housewife from a small town who feels neglected and unappreciated by her family.
During a family vacation, she is accidentally left behind at a highway rest stop and decides to take a spontaneous trip to Venice. There, she begins a new life, working as a waitress and discovering a newfound sense of independence and self-worth. As she navigates this enchanting city, she encounters various colourful characters, including a charming flower seller and a mysterious private detective.
Featuring commanding central performances from Licia Maglietta and Bruno Ganz, the film blends romance, comedy, and drama, celebrating themes of self-discovery and personal reinvention. Delivering a picturesque Venetian backdrop and a series of endearing characters the work offers a heartwarming and whimsical exploration of finding one’s place in the world.
“Sweet, delicately comic and a complete delight.” - Washington Post
WINNER x9 - including Best Film, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, David Di Donatello Awards 2000
WINNER x4 - including Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Nastri d’argento Awards 2000
During a family vacation, she is accidentally left behind at a highway rest stop and decides to take a spontaneous trip to Venice. There, she begins a new life, working as a waitress and discovering a newfound sense of independence and self-worth. As she navigates this enchanting city, she encounters various colourful characters, including a charming flower seller and a mysterious private detective.
Featuring commanding central performances from Licia Maglietta and Bruno Ganz, the film blends romance, comedy, and drama, celebrating themes of self-discovery and personal reinvention. Delivering a picturesque Venetian backdrop and a series of endearing characters the work offers a heartwarming and whimsical exploration of finding one’s place in the world.
“Sweet, delicately comic and a complete delight.” - Washington Post
WINNER x9 - including Best Film, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, David Di Donatello Awards 2000
WINNER x4 - including Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Nastri d’argento Awards 2000
Rating:
M
Runtime:
115 mins
Session Times
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